Mainland Chinese spokesman speaks out, expels Chengde from DPP to become Taiwan's new president. Referring to the election results. It cannot represent the prevailing views of the people in Taiwan. It will not hinder the trend of national integration in China.
Express your views on the results of the presidential election, said Xinhua News Agency. Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese Cabinet, said on Saturday, January 13, 2024. And members of the Taiwan Legislative Assembly on January 13 came out to say that Lai Cheng-di, a candidate on behalf of the Democratic Progressive Party, won the election to become the new president of Taiwan. Chen said he succeeded President Tsai Ing-wen. The election results that emerged indicate that the Democratic Progressive Party is unable to represent mainstream public opinion in Taiwan.
“Taiwan is China's Taiwan,” Chen said, saying that the elections will not change the basic landscape and direction of development of cross-Strait relations. It will not change the collective aspirations of citizens across the Taiwan Strait. To strengthen the relationship more closely. It will not hinder the trend of national integration in China.
“Our position on resolving the Taiwan issue and achieving reunification has not changed,” Chen said. “Our resolve is as strong as a rock.” “We will adhere to the 1992 consensus that established the one-China principle. Opposing separatist activities targeting 'Taiwan independence' includes foreign interference.”
Chen said the mainland will work with political parties, groups, organizations and individuals from various sectors in Taiwan to enhance cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation. – Expanding integrated development across the Strait. Join the promotion of Chinese culture and advance the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and reunification affairs.